Eric Abrams, from Queens, New York, was a contestant on the ninth season of the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on April 19, 2011. He won $19,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Round 1[]
| $5,000 (1 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Fashion Statement | |
| The Smithsonian exhibit "Read My Pins" displays over 200 examples of whose favored fashion accessory? "Jump the Question" lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Madeleine Albright | ⬥ B: Hillary Clinton |
| ⬥ C: Janet Reno | ⬥ D: Condoleezza Rice |
| Eric reasoned that it would relate to politics, but that does not help narrow it down, so he decided to jump the question. Tim reminded Eric that he could have jumped over as much as $25K. The correct answer was A: Madeleine Albright.
Eric's Bank: $0 |
| $3,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Sports Logos | |
| What NFL team's logo features a blue and yellow lightning bolt? | |
| ⬥ A: Kansas City Chiefs | ⬥ B: San Diego Chargers |
| ⬥ C: New Orleans Saints | ⬥ D: Tennessee Titans |
| Eric says he knows it and that his brother has Philip Rivers on his fantasy team.
Eric's Bank: $3,000 |
| $25,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Celebrity Products | |
| In 2010, what pop star launched the One Less Lonely Girl line of nail polish, named for one of his hits? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: John Mayer | ⬥ B: James Blunt |
| ⬥ C: Jason Mraz | ⬥ D: Justin Bieber |
| Ask the Audience Results: A: 8% ⬥ B: 7% ⬥ C: 9% ⬥ D: 76% | |
| Eric said he is aware of all these people, but does not actively listen to any of them.
Eric's Bank: $28,000 |
| $1,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Animal Kingdom | |
| Which of these creatures has a skeleton primarily made of a substance called chitin? "Jump the Question" lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Lobster | ⬥ B: Porcupine |
| ⬥ C: Eagle | ⬥ D: Goldfish |
| Eric reasoned the following... was an English major at college and tried to reason what chitin comes from. Porcupine is just a mammal with a normal skeleton, does not think the quills are part of its skeleton. Lobster has an exoskeleton. He knows birds have different skeletons or collar bones that help them fly. He can't answer confidently so will jump it. The correct answer was A: Lobster.
Eric's Bank: $28,000 |
| $10,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Tunes for Tots | |
| "Just tip me over and pour me out" is the final line of what popular children's song? | |
| ⬥ A: Pop Goes the Weasel | ⬥ B: The Hokey Pokey |
| ⬥ C: I'm a Little Teapot | ⬥ D: Ring Around the Rosie |
| Eric acted out the first lines before answering.
Eric's Bank: $38,000 |
| ? (6 of 14) - Not Timed Category: RSVP No | |
| In 2010, attempted David Letterman blackmailer Joe Halderman received an Emmy nomination in prison for his work on what show? | |
| ⬥ A: 48 Hours Mystery | ⬥ B: Dateline NBC |
| ⬥ C: Frontline | ⬥ D: Bill Moyers Journal |
| Eric said he does not know the answer. Tim asked what Eric's decision is. Eric said he will walk. Tim revealed the answer and Eric said he does not even know that show. The correct answer was A: 48 Hours Mystery.
TOTAL WINNINGS: $19,000 |